Rugby World Cup Odds & Betting Markets

We can’t wait to see the giants of Rugby face off in 2027, and that’s why we’re offering a huge range of 2027 Rugby World Cup Odds and betting markets.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 Winner

13 November at 09:00

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The Men’s Rugby World Cup returns in 2027 with a bigger field, an extra knockout round and 52 matches played across Australia.

Check the latest Rugby World Cup odds above to see how Parimatch currently prices the outright contenders. Those prices will move as teams play through the 2026 and 2027 international calendars, squads develop and injuries affect the leading nations.

You can also browse current fixtures and rugby union odds throughout the season.

The tournament starts on Friday 1 October 2027 and finishes with the final on Saturday 13 November.

Hosts Australia open the competition against Hong Kong China at Perth Stadium. The final will be staged at Stadium Australia in Sydney, which will also host both semi-finals and the bronze final.

Australia 2027 will contain 52 matches across 19 matchdays. Games are concentrated around weekends, while every team is guaranteed at least five rest days between fixtures.

UK viewers will be able to watch all 52 matches through ITV, ITVX and ITV Sport’s digital coverage.

South Africa sit at the top of the Parimatch outright market at the time of research. France, New Zealand, England, Ireland and hosts Australia are also among the shorter-priced teams.

No prices have been written into the body copy because outright odds can change long before the opening match. The live market displayed above should always be treated as the current source.

There is plenty of rugby to be played before October 2027. The Nations Championship, Six Nations and other Test windows will all affect how the leading sides are judged.

Tournament draws matter too. Two teams may appear close in ability yet face very different routes through the round of 16 and quarter-finals.

This will be the first Men’s Rugby World Cup with 24 teams. Previous editions from 2003 to 2023 contained 20.

The nations have been divided into six pools of four. Each team plays three pool matches, one against every other side in its group.

The top two from each pool move into the round of 16. They are joined by the four best third-placed teams, decided first by competition points and then, where required, points difference and try difference.

A 24-team tournament changes the calculations.

One pool defeat may not end a country’s campaign, but finishing position still affects the knockout path. Some pool winners will face a third-placed qualifier in the round of 16, while others will meet a runner-up.

Despite the additional knockout round, a finalist will still play seven games. Teams now have three pool fixtures rather than four.

Pool A

New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Hong Kong China.

Australia have home advantage, but their meeting with New Zealand could decide who receives the stronger knockout route. Hong Kong China will be making their Men’s Rugby World Cup debut.

Pool B

South Africa, Italy, Georgia and Romania.

The defending champions begin against Italy in Adelaide on 3 October. Georgia and Romania add a physical edge to a group in which set-piece control could be particularly important.

Pool C

Argentina, Fiji, Spain and Canada.

Argentina and Fiji will be expected to attract much of the early betting interest, but the new third-place qualification route gives Spain and Canada something tangible to chase even after an opening defeat.

Pool D

Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal.

Ireland and Scotland know each other well from annual meetings in the Six Nations odds. That familiarity doesn’t make the World Cup fixture predictable. Tournament rugby brings different pressure, preparation and selection decisions.

Pool E

France, Japan, the United States and Samoa.

France enter with a strong recent Test record, while Japan and Samoa have both produced World Cup results against higher-ranked opponents in previous editions. The United States return after missing the 2023 tournament.

Pool F

England, Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe.

England and Wales meet in one of the pool stage’s most recognisable fixtures. Zimbabwe return to the World Cup for the first time since 1991.

South Africa

The Springboks are chasing a third consecutive title after winning in 2019 and 2023.

No nation has won three Men’s Rugby World Cups in a row. South Africa would also become the first five-time champion if they retain the Webb Ellis Cup in Australia. They led the World Rugby rankings following the first block of the 2026 Nations Championship and currently head the Parimatch outright betting.

Their case will not rest on history alone. The make-up of the 2027 squad, particularly around experienced forwards and half-backs, will be clearer nearer the tournament.

France and New Zealand

France and New Zealand sit close behind South Africa in the betting.

France have the talent to attack from anywhere, but knockout matches are often decided by territory, discipline and goal-kicking rather than open-field brilliance. Their recent lineout numbers have also been among the strongest of the major Test nations.

New Zealand are drawn alongside Australia and entered August 2026 second in the World Rugby rankings. A pool victory could place the All Blacks on a favourable side of the knockout bracket, although their route cannot be judged properly until the group stage has been completed.

England and Ireland

England finished third in 2023 after losing their semi-final to South Africa by a single point. Ireland entered that tournament as the world’s top-ranked side but were eliminated by New Zealand in the quarter-finals.

Both have the depth to challenge in Australia. Neither should be assessed solely through Six Nations results, where home fixtures and a shorter competition create a different test from seven weeks of World Cup rugby.

Australia

Home advantage gives the Wallabies a clear place in the discussion.

They will begin in Perth before playing their remaining pool matches in Sydney and Brisbane. That schedule avoids the repeated cross-country travel some visitors will face and places Australia in front of home crowds throughout Pool A.

Their performances during 2026 and the first half of 2027 will show whether that advantage is enough to close the gap on the leading nations.

Seven cities will stage the tournament: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and Townsville.

Eight stadiums have been selected because Sydney uses two venues. Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium are joined by Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Docklands Stadium, Brisbane Stadium, Newcastle Stadium and North Queensland Stadium.

Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney host the new round of 16.

The quarter-finals will then be shared between Brisbane and Sydney on 30 and 31 October. Both semi-finals, the bronze match and final remain in Sydney.

Market availability will depend on the stage of the tournament and the fixture selected.

Tournament Winner

The outright market asks you to choose the nation that will lift the Webb Ellis Cup.

An early price may look larger, but squads, form and injuries can all change before October 2027. Review the pool and likely knockout route rather than judging a country only by reputation.

Pool Winner and Qualification

Pool betting may allow you to back a team to finish first or reach the knockout stage.

The four best third-placed teams also qualify in 2027, creating another route into the round of 16. Check the wording carefully, as winning a pool and qualifying from it are separate outcomes.

Match Winner

A match winner wager is settled on which nation wins the selected fixture.

Some markets include the draw after 80 minutes, while others may cover the team that progresses from a knockout match. Read the selection title before confirming.

Handicap Betting

A handicap gives one side a virtual points advantage or deficit.

Backing a team at -7.5 means it must win by eight points or more. A +7.5 selection succeeds when that team wins outright or loses by no more than seven.

Total Points and Winning Margin

Total-points markets ask whether the combined score will finish above or below a quoted line.

Winning-margin betting focuses on the size of the victory. These options can be useful where one team is strongly fancied but its standard match odds are short.

Weather, team selection and playing style can all affect the expected score.

Try-Scorer Betting

First and anytime try-scorer markets may be offered after starting line-ups are confirmed.

Check that the player has been selected and note where they are playing. A winger’s opportunity can change significantly depending on the team’s tactical approach and expected possession.

Live Betting

Available in-play betting may allow selections after kick-off.

The score, cards, injuries and territory can alter the odds quickly. Markets may also be suspended around tries, penalties, video reviews or other important moments.

South Africa became the first four-time champion by beating New Zealand 12-11 in the 2023 final.

The Springboks also won in 1995, 2007 and 2019. New Zealand have three titles, Australia have two, while England remain the only northern hemisphere nation to lift the Webb Ellis Cup after their 2003 final victory over Australia.

Recent champions are:

2023: South Africa
2019: South Africa
2015: New Zealand
2011: New Zealand
2007: South Africa
2003: England

World Cup form is different from ordinary Test form.

A team needs enough squad depth to manage injuries and short turnarounds. Goal-kicking becomes more valuable when knockout matches tighten up, while discipline can decide a contest without either side scoring many tries.

The draw deserves attention. Pool winners do not all face the same type of opponent in the round of 16, and an apparently straightforward group may lead into a difficult quarter-final.

Don’t ignore the weather or venue. Australia spans several climates, from warmer matches in Brisbane and Townsville to games played under the closed roof at Melbourne’s Docklands Stadium.

Log in to Parimatch and open the rugby union section. Select the Rugby World Cup and choose the outright tournament market or an available match.

Add your selection to the betslip, enter the stake and review the odds and potential return. Check whether the bet is settled after 80 minutes or includes extra time, particularly during the knockout rounds.

Any active rugby promotions will appear with the latest betting offers. Offers may change before or during the tournament, so rely on the live terms.

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When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

The tournament runs in Australia from Friday 1 October to Saturday 13 November 2027. Australia face Hong Kong China in the opening match, while Stadium Australia in Sydney hosts the final.

Who is the favourite in the Rugby World Cup odds?

South Africa head the Parimatch outright market at the time of research. France, New Zealand, England, Ireland and Australia are also among the leading contenders. Check the live market for the latest prices and rankings.

How many teams qualify for the Rugby World Cup knockout rounds?

Sixteen of the 24 teams advance to the knockout stage. The top two teams from each of the six pools qualify automatically, along with the four best third-placed sides.